Thaddeus Young likely will play for the 76ers against the Magic tonight

Josh Robbins | Orlando Magic BasketBlogOrlando Sentinel

The Philadelphia 76ers should be closer to full-strength when they play the Orlando Magic tonight at Amway Center.

Thaddeus Young joined the team for its shootaround today after he missed three consecutive games to deal with a personal issue. Young almost certainly will play tonight, but he may not be in the Sixers’ starting lineup.

“It’s great to have him back,” Philly coach Brett Brown said. “The team missed him, and the coaching staff missed him, and he’s obviously a big part of what we’re doing. It’s just good to have him back.”

Brown doesn’t want to overload Young too much immediately following his absence. Today, Brown asked Young about how he’s feeling and whether he’s ready to assume a regular workload. Young, a 6-foot-8 forward, responded that he definitely wants to play.

Brown now will determine whether Young will start and how many minutes he’ll play. Young has started all 12 games he's played in this season. But when shootaround concluded today, Brown said he was leaning toward bringing Young off the bench.

The availability of center Spencer Hawes, who is averaging 16.8 points and 10.3 rebounds a game, will be determined closer to tipoff, Sixers officials said.

Hawes sat out Philly’s game Saturday because of a sore left knee.

In other Sixers injury news, backup point guard Tony Wroten will not play because of a lower-back strain, Brown said.

Philadelphia (6-8) and Orlando (5-9) haven't played each other yet this season. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:10 p.m.